Car insurance provider Admiral has offered some tips to help motorists make sure their claims are as hassle-free as possible when they find themselves in an accident .
Immediately after the incident, Admiral advises remaining calm, taking photographs of any damage and the location of the crash and taking name, address and car insurance details of the other person, including the name of their insurer .
Crash victims should also check if the other person's tax disk is still in date, note down the model and make of their car and taking the details of any witnesses, according to the car insurance company .
Stuart Morgan, claims director for Admiral, said: "Being in a car accident, no matter how minor is very stressful and it's easy to panic. By following these tips you should be able to make the incident less traumatic for yourself and make your subsequent claim run more smoothly."
To avoid an accident in the first place, car insurance provider Norwich Union recently advised drivers to make sure they are not tired at the wheel after finding that ten per cent of accidents are caused by fatigue.




